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Israel Reimposes Ban on Men Under 50 From Al-Aqsa Friday Prayer

Israel Reimposes Ban on Men Under 50 From Al-Aqsa Friday Prayer
Jerusalem: Israeli police said they would reimpose a ban on men under the age of 50 attending Friday Muslim prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound after a new wave of stabbing attacks.

"It has been decided to limit the age of worshippers allowed entry to the Temple Mount to men over 50," a statement said Thursday, using the site's Hebrew name.

"Entry of women of all ages will be allowed."

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